Hardy Fig: Unexpected Success in New England
Living in a cold, snowy Zone 5 (more recently zone 6) climate, figs never crossed my mind as something I could grow at h...
Garden Design
The Vegetables That Give You the Best Return Per Square Foot
Some of the vegetables that deliver the greatest return in a home garden are also the easiest to grow. That may feel cou...
How to Start Seeds Without Wasting Time or Space
When I first started growing plants from seed, I made things harder than they needed to be. I planted a lot of seeds, st...
Ingenious Ways to Regain Privacy From Second Story Neighbors
It’s unfortunate that we can’t control the spaces surrounding our properties. And while we may have enjoyed years of a b...
New Year, New Start for Successful Garden Design – Successful Garden & Lifestyle Design
After much deliberation and thanks to an overwhelming number of emails when I announced shutting my company down, and pe...
Ban peat: legislation shouldn’t be this hard | Jack Wallington
The UK horticulture industry’s growth is currently being harmed by the Labour Government’s inaction in implementing the ...
Contours Triumph. Wins rare Sali Shield for the Best Project
In 2024, Contours Landscapes achieved the pinnacle of landscaping excellence by winning the prestigious South African La...
Landscape Design Award for the Best and Unique garden Look
At Contours Landscapes, we believe that landscape design is much more than just arranging plants and structures. We crea...
Narrow Evergreen Trees For Year-Round Privacy In Small Yards
Finding the right tree for any sized yard is always a big decision. But when you’re dealing with a small yard AND you’re...
Hardscaping vs. Softscaping: Achieve Batter Garden Harmony
Welcome to the second edition of our landscaping series! Now that we’ve covered the basics of landscaping in the introdu...